CB leaving Santorini, Thira Island, Greece-3

July 22. Leaving Santorini to Astipalaia I, Greece

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July 22nd 2008
Slowly we left Santorini and circled the south west side of the island to appreciate the different color of the natural formed rocks. We explored the Black, white and red beaches and then headed towards Astipalaia known as the butterfly island. ... read more

Europe » Greece

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more